Introduction 
Kota is on a high sloping tableland forming a
part of the Malwa Plateau. The Mokandarra hills run from southeast to northwest
axis of the town. It is 36 km from Bundi. The town of Kota was once the part of
the erstwhile Rajput kingdom of Bundi. It became a separate princely state in
the 17th century. Apart from the several monuments that reflect the erstwhile
glory of the town. History The
history of the city dates back to the 12th century A.D. when the Hada
Chieftain, Rao Deva, conquered the territory and founded Bundi and Hadoti.
Later, in the early 17th century AD during the reign of the Mughal
Emperor Jahangir, the ruler of Bundi -Rao Ratan Singh, gave the smaller
principality of Kota to his son, Madho Singh. Since then Kota became a hallmark
of the Rajput gallantry and culture. The commanding fort stands overlooking the
modern Chambal Valley Project with its many dams- Kota Barrage,Gandhi Sagar,Rana
Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar. An old palace,dating back to the time when Kota
was under the control of Hada Chieftaincy-Hadoti faces the Kota Barrage. The
Durbar Hall is ornate with beautiful mirror work and has ebony and ivory doors.
Exquisite miniatures of the Kota school are housed within the Hall. Other
noteworthy edifices of the bygone era are the Brij Raj Bhawan Palace,Jag Mandir-and
island Palace, a splendid haveli (mandion) with beautiful frescoes and the royal
cenotaphs Festival
Kajli Teej
The celebrations of the festival are different
than the usual Teej festivities. Unlike Teej, which is celebrated on the third
day of the month of Shravana, Kajli Teej is celebrated on the third day of the
month of Bhadra. Though the Teej procession is carried our for only two days,
the festivities continue till the eighth day, finally ending on Janmashtami, the
birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
Best Season
The best season to visit Kota in the month
of October to March.
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